Q: What year was the house at 1940 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL built?

The house at 1940 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL was built in 1886.

Q: What type of house is at 1940 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL?

At the house at 1940 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL type Multi-Family Home.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 1940 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL?

The last fire incident at the house at 1940 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL was in 2015. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Q: Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 1940 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 1940 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL was in 2015. Other FEMA incidents registered on Sheffield Ave are available at the link

Units

Property details of units in this apartment building

#2

2 beds
1 bath

Single Family

#2R

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Property Details

The multi-family possession stands at 1940 Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL.

Facts

Built in 1886
Lot size 2,400 sqft
Construction Masonry
Bathrooms 3
Stories 3 story with attic and basement
Basement Unfinished Basement
Air conditioning Central
Exterior Home Features
Roof type Shingle (Not Wood)
Parking & Garage
Parking Detached Garage

Misc

Units 2

Features

Fireplace

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
05/17/2007	Sold	$945,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year	Tax	Assessment	Market
2013	$15,045	$82,722	N/A

Where is 1940 Sheffield Ave, Chicago IL located on map?

Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025

Aug 2022 Sold

1940 Sheffield Ave

Price history :

$1.03M

Multi-Family
5 beds
6 baths

Jul 2021 Sold

1940 Sheffield Ave

Price history :

$1.1M

Multi-Family
5 beds
6 baths

Apr 2021 Sold

1940 Sheffield Ave

Price history :

$1.15M

Multi-Family
5 beds
6 baths

Sheffield Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025

07 Nov 2015 Fire, other

2640 Sheffield Ave, Chicago IL

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Corridor, mall

First Ignition —

Soft goods, wearing apparel, other

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

22 Jun 2015 Fire, other

3046 Sheffield Ave, Chicago IL

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Multiple items first ignited

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

19 Nov 2014 Building fires

1863 Sheffield Ave, Chicago IL

Property Use —

Residential, other

18 Nov 2014 Building fires

1863 Sheffield Ave, Chicago IL

Property Use —

Schools, non-adult

Sheffield Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025

26 Dec 2015 Carbon monoxide incident

1806 Sheffield Ave, Chicago IL

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

12 Dec 2015 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

2015 Sheffield Ave, Chicago IL

Property Use —

Street, other

29 Nov 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

1910 Sheffield Ave, Chicago IL

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

22 Nov 2015 Carbon monoxide incident

2946 Sheffield Ave, Chicago IL

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Properties Nearby

Street Address
1846 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-5068 Multi-Family Home Lot: 2,325 sqft
1860 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-5068 Single Family 2 baths 1,600 sqft Built in 1881